Toolkit for Monitoring and Evaluation of Indoor Residual Spraying for Visceral Leishmaniasis Control in the Indian Subcontinent: Application and Results by M. Mamun Huda, Dinesh Mondal, Vijay Kumar, Pradeep Das, S. N. Sharma, Murari Lal Das, Lolita Roy, Chitra Kumar Gurung, Megha Raj Banjara, Shireen Akhter, Narayan Prosad Maheswary, Axel Kroeger, Rajib Chowdhury

“…Methods included document analysis, in-depth interviews, direct observation of spraying squads, and entomological-chemical assessments (bioassay, susceptibility test, chemical analysis of insecticide residues on sprayed surfaces, vector density measurements at baseline, and three follow-up surveys). …”
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A collaborative learning approach to improving health worker performance in adolescent sexual and reproductive health service provision: a descriptive feasibility study in six heal... by Sylvie Olela Odimba, Frances Squires, Erin Ferenchick, Symplice Mbola Mbassi, Paul Chick, Marina Plesons, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli

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X-Ray, UV, and Optical Observations of Proxima Centauri’s Stellar Cycle by Bradford J. Wargelin, Steven H. Saar, Zackery A. Irving, Jonathan D. Slavin, Peter Ratzlaff, José-Dias do Nascimento Jr

“…Analysis of the combined data, which includes modeling and adjustments for stellar contamination in the optical and UV, now reveals clear cyclic behavior in all three wavebands with a period of 8.0 yr. …”
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Ozempic (Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist) in social media posts: Unveiling user perspectives through Reddit topic modeling by Seraphina Fong, Alessandro Carollo, Lambros Lazuras, Ornella Corazza, Gianluca Esposito

“…These findings, supported by a dynamic topic modeling analysis, offer ecological insights into the experiences and opinions of community members in Ozempic-related subreddits, reinforcing the growing evidence of the drug's increasing popularity for weight management as well as the role played by social media. …”
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Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors among university students using the newly developed Student Lifestyle and Obesity Risk Questionnaire (SLORQ): a cross-sectional st... by Mohamed K. Seyam

“…However, current assessment tools lack comprehensive multidimensional coverage of obesity risk factors, especially tailored to the cultural context of Saudi University students, representing a significant gap this study aims to address. …”
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Comprehensive Study of Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 MK: Testing Planetary Encounters as a Source for Surface Refreshing by Lauren E. McGraw, Cristina A. Thomas, Tim A. Lister, Becky J. Williams, Andy S. Rivkin, Bryan Holler, Leslie A. Young

“…Spectral analysis of the 3 μ m region indicates no surficial water or hydroxide within the level of noise. …”
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Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of Vaccination of Children with 5-valent Vaccine against Rotavirus Infection in the Russian Federation by Alla V. Rudakova, Susanna M. Kharit, Aleksandr T. Podkolzin, Aleksandr N. Uskov, Yurii V. Lobzin

“…During the sensitivity analysis cost-effectiveness was also  evaluated from the position of the health system. …”
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Women's experiences of and satisfaction with childbirth: Development and validation of a measurement scale for low- and middle-income countries. by Meghan A Bohren, Charbel Abi Saad, Charles Kabore, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Claudia Hanson, Myriam de Loenzien, Simon Tiendrebeogo, Fadima Bocoum, Marion Ravit, Camille Etcheverry, Pisake Lumbiganon, Nampet Jampathong, Guillermo Carroli, Celina Gialdini, Quoc Nhu Hung Mac, Helle Mölsted Alvesson, Andrainolo Ravalihasy, Alexandre Dumont, Ana Pilar Betrán

“…We conducted exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).…”
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Chronic diseases and catastrophic health expenditures in elderly Chinese households: a cohort study by Xueying Yao, Dandan Wang, Tiantian Zhang, Qian Wang

“…A stratified analysis based on population and socio-economic variables showed similar results. …”
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Experiences of Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia Who Actively Participate in Rehabilitation Exercises and Their Perceptions of Well-Being: A Descriptive Qualita... by Si Y, Huang X, Zhao S, Ou Z, Pi M, Du J

“…In this way, a system of health care coverage and support for patients’ complete recovery will eventually be built.Keywords: stroke, hemiplegia, rehabilitative, well-being, qualitative study…”
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Vaccination Status and Influencing Factors of Delayed Vaccination in Toddlers Born to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen-Positive Mothers by Jinling Gao, Lin Luan, Yiheng Zhu, Jie Zhu, Zhiyuan Zhu, Tian Gong, Juan Xu, Na Liu

“…Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze influencing factors of delayed vaccination. …”
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Australian bushfire emissions result in enhanced polar stratospheric clouds by S. Prasanth, S. Prasanth, N. S. Anand, K. Sunilkumar, S. Jose, K. Arun, S. K. Satheesh, S. K. Satheesh, S. K. Satheesh, K. K. Moorthy

“…This resulted in an anomalously high areal coverage of PSCs with ice, exceeding 3 standard deviations with respect to background period. …”
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Subnational tailoring of malaria interventions to prioritize the malaria response in Guinea by Ousmane Oumou Diallo, Abdourahamane Diallo, Kok Ben Toh, Nouman Diakité, Mohamed Dioubaté, Manuela Runge, Tasmin Symons, Elhadj Marouf Diallo, Jaline Gerardin, Beatriz Galatas, Alioune Camara

“…Results of the SNT analysis were used to mobilize funding from the Global Fund for scale-up of dual-action nets and expansion of SMC. …”
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Improving the quality of learning of specialists in the field of learning “Information security” by D. S. Karpov, A. A. Mikryukov, P. A. Kozyrev

“…In preparing the article, the materials obtained by the authors during the planning, preparation, conduct and analysis of laboratory studies with students studying in the direction of training “Information Security” were also used.Results.  …”
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Patient Experiences with the Impacts of Multiple Sclerosis & Disease-Modifying Therapies by Talente, Finseth LT, Blake N, Costello K, Schmidt H, Vandigo J, Oehrlein EM

“…Barriers varied by demographic factors and included stress from medication costs, insurance denials, and fear of losing health coverage. Financial assistance was crucial for many. …”
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Sustainability starts with spending: public financial management lessons from Kenya’s universal health care pilot by Alex Olateju Adjagba, James Odhiambo Oguta, Catherine Akoth, Solomon Kimutai Toweet, Peter Okoth, Debra Jackson

“…An inductive thematic analysis approach was employed to identify patterns and themes that emerged from the data. …”
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Scalp dosimetry as a predictor of radiation-induced alopecia in primary brain tumours: a retrospective study from a tertiary cancer centre in south India by Lalitha Nageshwari S, Govardhan HB, Ibrahim Khaleel, Vijayath BR, Akshay KT, Priyadarshini T, Sahana R

“…This study aims to evaluate the scalp as an organ at risk by defining dose constraints that minimize RIA while maintaining optimal target coverage. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 70 patients with primary brain tumours who received focal cranial radiotherapy between January 2022 and December 2024. …”
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for the detection of antimicrobial resistance elements in Vibrio cholera by Daniel Antonio Negrón, Shipra Trivedi, Nicholas Tolli, David Ashford, Gabrielle Melton, Stephanie Guertin, Katharine Jennings, Bryan D. Necciai, Shanmuga Sozhamannan, Bradley W. Abramson

“…Improvements in the design and testing of LAMP assays, with heightened target specificity and a simple analysis platform, increase utility for in-field applications. …”
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Precision Target Spraying System Integrated with Remote Deep Learning Recognition Model for Cabbage Plant Centers by ZHANG Hui, HU Jun, SHI Hang, LIU Changxi, WU Miao

“…Meanwhile, the targeted control unit played a crucial role in precisely controlling the direction, volume, and coverage of the spray to ensure that the pesticide was applied effectively to the intended areas of the plants. …”
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Polio eradication in Ghana: past, present, and future by John Kofi Odoom, Dennis Odai Laryea, Nana Afia Asante Ntim, Keren Attiku, Michael Adjabeng, Ewurabena Oduma Duker, Comfort Nuamah Antwi, Emmanuel Gberbi, Isaac Baffoe-Nyarko, Patience Lartekai Adams, Angelina Evelyn Dickson, Jessica Dufie Boakye, Jude Yayra Mensah, Christabel Odoom, Sharon Ansong Bimpong, Deborah Odame, Gayheart Deladem Agboste, Nancy Odoom, Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Evangeline Obodai

“…The country attained a polio- free status in 2015 after successfully submitting documentation to the Regional Certification Committee. Analysis of vaccine-derived polioviruses contributed to a better understanding of the poliovirus transmission, showing that the VDPV is indistinguishable from wild poliovirus and therefore poses a risk as a source of paralytic polio in a polio-free world.DiscussionGhana will sustain efforts to maintain polio- free status; intensify routine immunization to improve equity and OPV3 coverage; improve vaccine management and logistics; and enhance surveillance and outbreak preparedness, community engagement, and mobilization to eliminate the circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus. …”
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